10 Wine Tours & Tastings in Laconia Region That You Shouldn't Miss

Join us for a 7-hour guided tour, complete with olive oil and wine tasting and pairing! Start off with a guided tour around the facilities of the eco farm, find out all about our sustainable farming methods and techniques and discover the story and the people behind this great idea. Take a majestic stroll through the vineyards and olive groves. Some of the olive trees have been standing on this land for more than 500 years! Discover the history and the mentality behind organic farming. The tour of the vineyards is only available May to September. Live a unique olive oil experience and discover the rich taste and texture of fresh, extra virgin olive oil and the Greek olive varieties. Discover wine varieties unknown outside of Greece and embark on a beautiful journey through the unique Greek terroir. Our wine sommelier will guide you through the whole experience and introduce to you to the magnificent world of organic wines!

Inclusions: Local treats such as tzatziki, olives, grilled vegetables or similar local delicacies!, Local wines red or white, from the vineyards of the farm, organic beer and other local drinks., Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Entrance fees of the Museum of Olive and Olive Oil in Sparta (4,00 euro)

Especially three things make this experience unique: a) tasting the Honey Mead (unique liqueur made of fermented bee honey and water | Hydromeli), which is produced exclusively in Greece by the Sotirali Family from neighboring Neapolis town, which has reinvented and patented this forgotten local traditional recipe, b) tasting the rich flavor of our own extra virgin olive oil Benios made of o local olive variety named "Athinoelia", c) Experience tasting the unique local wine "Malvasia", which was very famous and coveted during the middle ages. The original recipe has been discovered and revived recently by Monemvasia Winery, continuing the centuries old wine making tradition of the area.

Inclusions: Alcoholic Beverages

Exclusions: Private transportation

This wonderful tour takes place in a historic estate of Monemvasia in which for over 100 years, olive oil of excellent quality is produced. Follow a specialized English speaking guide at the olive groves and learn about the olive trees, their varieties and their growing. At the olive oil museum the methods of cold press extra virgin olive oil will be presented to you. Afterwards, you will be able to enjoy olive oil tasting of four different varieties of olive oil and three varieties of table olives which are produced in the estate. Smell the aromas and get to know the authentic taste of extra virgin olive oil combining unique local tastes of gastronomy

Inclusions: Transfer/ English speaking driver, Mercedes Minivan vehicle, English-speaking tour guide, Guided tour of olive groves, Guided tour of Olive Oil Museum, Extra virgin olive oil and olive tasting

Exclusions: Accommodation, Any personal expenses

Discover the Ancient wine making tradition of Monemvasia. Visit traditional vineyards, wander around and learn about the historic varieties. In an interesting and enjoyable tour the specialized English-speaking guide will show you the wonderful vineyards and he will talk you about the cultivation, the varieties and the traditional way of wine making. Afterwards in the traditional cellar of the mansion the visitor will experience a unique wine tasting of five wines of the local collection and enjoy colors, aromas and tastes of Monemvasia. The tour will be completed with a pairing meal of delicious local specialties of Monemvasia gastronomy in the mansion of the estate.

Inclusions: Guided Vineyard tour & Wine tasting of 5 local wines, Pick up / drop off Monemvasia by a Mercedes Vito & English speaking driver, A specialized English speaking guide will give you a tour of the vineyard, Complete your experience with a wine pairing meal, made with local products & extra virgin olive oil, Visit a traditional cellar & experience the unique wine tasting of the local varieties

Exclusions: Lunch/diner & beverage, Accommodation, Any personal expenses, Anything not written at the inclusions

Get to know the history, culture, traditions, and nature of Monemvasia and its surrounding areas with this unforgettable tour. We will take to you to the best places of interest around Monemvasia and serve you a delicious meal made with local ingredients at our historical estate. The tour lasts 6+ hours and will be tailored to your specific interests. At the end of the day, you will be enriched by an experience you will never forget. Points of interest: • A visit to the Castle of Monemvasia • The Cave of Kastania • Neapoli • Petrified forest of Agia Marina • Picturesque bay of Archangelos • Guided tour of an Historical Mansion on the traditional way of olive oil making • Lunch with local specialties which includes wine, at Liotrivi Restaurant • Lagoon of Gerakas • Private and sunny beaches along the way • Beautiful walks in nature, with hotspots for photos

Inclusions: Hotel Pickup, Transport by private air-conditioned VIP van, all taxes included, full insurance, English-speaking driver-guide, Tickets and entrance fees , Wine tasting & lunch, Up to 6 hours of private touring time

Exclusions: Accommodation, Other experiences/activities, Gratuities, Olive oil products (from our own estate, available for purchase), English speaking local guide (upon request with extra cost )

Winery tours and wine tasting on the “wine routes” of Corinth, Argolida, Arkadia, Ilia, Lakonia, and Messinia. You will try wines from native and national varieties all from the authentic vineyards of the Peloponnese. You will visit the Acropolis Museum and one of the most important monuments of the ancient Greek civilization – the Parthenon You will visit Aghia Theodora in Vasta Arcadia and admire the inexplicable miracle of nature that dominates this peaceful landscape You will visit the ancient theater of Epidaurus and the Asklepieion – a Unesco World Cultural Heritage Monument You will tour the “Mycenae” of Homer and mythical Atreides You will visit Olympia, which was the most glorious sanctuary of ancient Greece dedicated to Zeus and was the venue for the ancient Olympic Games You will visit the “dead state” of Mystra and scenic Pylos with its imposing castle In Sparta, you will visit the Museum of Olive and Greek Olive Oil

Inclusions: Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: drinks, anything not mentioned above

This wonderful off-season tour will allow you to visit 7 UNESCO World Heritage Sites and 8 UNESCO Tentative List sites, together with other top destinations across this beautiful Mediterranean land. Come and visit this stunning country in the off-peak months! You will quickly understand why Greece is much more than just a perfect summer destination. Greece is a truly year-round destination! This tour is not available from 12 May to 31st August. This tour requires minimum 2 people and accept maximum 5 people. Solo travelers are welcomed, please contact us for details. If you think to order this tour for more than 2 people, please contact us, Monterrasol Travel, for possible discounts. For this tour exist a special discount for pensioners (seniors citizens). This tour is available in English and Spanish. Disponible en Español. More information about this tour, including detailed itinerary, tour map and possible discounts you can find on our site Monterrasol Travel private tours.

Inclusions: Private transportation in van with driver, Private transportation, Transportation for your group only, no foreigners, English spoken tour director and driver; Tour director available at any time, Accommodation in *** hotels or pensions, always with Wi-Fi internet (provided by property), The provided prices reflect accommodation in double or twin room, and include breakfast, This tour is available in English and Spanish; Disponible en Español., Learn more about our Tours conditions on our site Monterrasol Travel private tours

Exclusions: Country visas, Flights and ferry tickets, Travel insurance, Entry fees and tickets, Lunch and dinner, Drinks and snacks, Accommodation in single rooms, Professional local tour guide, Personal expenses, gratuities and tips, Hotel tourist tax

• A specialized English speaking guide will give you a tour of the estate. • The cold press extra virgin olive oil procedure will be presented to you. • At the olive oil museum, enjoy olive oil tasting of all varieties available of extra virgin olive oil and table olives which are produced in the estate. • Enjoy a five-course meal of local traditional Greek cuisine with ingredients and extra virgin olive oil ,produced in the Estate • Enjoy your meal with a glass of wine from the cellar. • A large variety of excellent quality home –made traditional products,wines and extra virgin olive oil are available for sale in the mansion.

Inclusions: Lunch, Bottled water, A glass of wine from our cellar will join your lunch, All Fees and Taxes, English speaking driver, Transportation to and from the Liotrivi Historical Mansion with Air-conditioned vehicle

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Take a unique sightseeing & photography small group size tour, which will guide you not only in Greek History (Bronze Age to modern times), but guide you also into landscape and scenery photography. We visit majestic Peloponnese and photograph the most interesting ancient & medieval sites, castles, monasteries, villages, landscapes. Tour is also about sunset and sunrise photography so be prepared to venture into the most beautiful sceneries for our photography historical trip. Like all vacations in Greece local food is high in our list of things to do, we will taste local gastronomy and wines Nikolaos your driver is a professional artist and worked as photographer & portrait painter for websites & newspapers. His passion not only for History, but for architectural, landscape and people photography led him to pursue photography tours. Kalavryta, Olympia, Pylos, Methoni, Mani/ Cape Tenaron, Monemvasia, Sparta, Nafplion... are his best choices in Peloponnese. See his photos & portraits

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicles, with high level of cleanliness (Sedan/ Minivan/ Minibus), Private Transportation (Included: Fuels, Toll Roads, Parking Fees), Pick up / Drop off, from/to your hotel/apartment in Athens, Piraeus. Or request another location, Professional English speaking experienced Tour driver (History & photography knowledge) for the tour, Accommodation for Driver (* complimentary only - see additional info)

Exclusions: Entrance Fees to ancient/ medieval sites & museums or train tickets. See additional info, Licensed Archaeologist guide on a request,(prior 2 weeks / depends availability/ in various sites), Accommodation: We corporate with some of the finest hotels. We need to know the number of the rooms., Gratuities

Monemvasia area has a wine making history dating back to Byzantine times. At the cellar of an Historic Mansion you will be able to learn the secrets of winemaking from the scratch . The varieties of the local wine, the colors, the aromas and the tastes. Enjoy five varieties of your choice from the collection of local wines .Complete your experience with a traditional 4-course meal.

Inclusions: Pick up / drop off Monemvasia , Visit a traditional cellar & experience the unique wine tasting of the local varieties, A specialized English speaking guide will give you a tour of the vineyard, Complete your experience with a wine pairing meal, made with local products & extra virgin olive oil, Guided Vineyard tour , Mercedes Vito minivan, Wine tasting of 5 local wines

Exclusions: Any personal expenses, Anything not written at the inclusions